Cashier Accountant

About this role

CONSORTIUM OF ETHIOPIAN CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONSOFPEACE (CECSOP)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Cashier AccountantNumber of Positions: 1Duty Station: Addis Ababa, EthiopiaEmployment Type: Full-timeReports to: Project Officer and Finance OfficerContract Duration: One year, renewable based on performance and availability of funding Salary: Competitive and negotiable based on CECSOP's salary scale and the candidate's qualifications and experienceAbout CECSOPThe Consortium of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations of Peace (CECSOP) is a consortiumofcivil society organizations committed to promoting peace building, conflict prevention, socialcohesion, dialogue, and sustainable peace in Ethiopia. Through collaboration, capacitydevelopment, advocacy, and coordinated interventions, CECSOP works to strengthenthecontribution of civil society organizations to peace and development. CECSOP invites qualified, competent, and motivated applicants to apply for the followingpositions to support the effective implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluationof itsprograms and projects. Job Purpose: The Cashier Accountant will be responsible for the effective day-to-day financialmanagement of CECSOP and its projects. The position holder will ensure accurate accounting, sound financial controls, timely financial reporting, budget monitoring, proper documentation, and compliance with CECSOP policies, donor requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management and Accounting Maintain accurate and complete financial records and accounting systems. Prepare payment vouchers, receipts, journals, ledgers, and other financial documents. Record and process financial transactions accurately and on time. Conduct regular bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Maintain proper documentation and filing of all financial transactions. Monitor cash balances and organizational financial obligations. Budget Management and Monitoring Support preparation of annual organizational and project budgets. Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets. Prepare regular budget-versus-actual expenditure reports. Identify budget variances and alert management to significant financial issues. Support project teams in financial planning and expenditure monitoring. Prepare cash-flow forecasts and funding requirements. Financial Reporting Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and project-specific financial reports. Ensure timely and accurate donor financial reporting. Provide financial information to management and the Board as required. Support preparation of financial reports for member organizations and project partners where applicable. Ensure financial reports are supported by complete and verifiable documentation. Compliance and Internal Control Ensure compliance with CECSOP financial policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with donor financial requirements and applicable Ethiopian laws and regulations. Strengthen internal financial controls and identify potential financial risks. Monitor advances, staff accountabilities, and liquidation of project expenditures. Support procurement and payment processes in accordance with approved procedures. Ensure appropriate segregation of financial responsibilities. Audit and Tax Support internal and external audits. Prepare necessary schedules, documents, and explanations for auditors. Follow up implementation of audit recommendations. Support compliance with applicable tax and statutory obligations. Maintain appropriate records for tax and audit purposes.